Kuala lumpur: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, despite the weaker performance in the cash market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the May 2026 contract rose 4.5 points to 1,754.0. The June 2026 contract saw an increase of 4.0 points to 1,753.0, while the September 2026 contract added 2.5 points to 1,732.0. Additionally, the December 2026 contract gained 4.0 points, closing at 1,736.0.

The turnover fell to 5,725 lots from 6,123 lots last Friday. Meanwhile, open interest slipped to 37,891 contracts from 38,616 contracts previously. At 5 pm, the benchmark FBM KLCI eased 2.75 points to 1,745.31 from Friday's close of 1,748.06.