KLCI futures traded higher in early session

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were traded higher on mixed equity market performance, dealers said.

At 9.25am, March 2014 and June 2014 rose half-a-point each to 1,849.5 and 1,846, respectively, while April 2014 and September 2014 were flat at 1,852 and 1,843, respectively.

Turnover amounted to 589 lots while open interest totalled 38,802 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was 2.36 points lower at 1,848.37 after 25 minutes of trading.