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FBM KLCI futures higher mid-day

June 19, 2012

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the morning session higher in tandem with the steadier cash market, dealers said.

At 12.45 pm, both June 2012 and July 2012 ended 16 points better at  1,581.50 and 1,581.50, respectively.

September 2012 gained 17.5 points to 1,573.50 and December 2012 rose 12 points to 1,573.50.

Turnover stood at 5,973 lots while open interest amounted to 28,196 contracts.

The underlying FBM KLCI rose 8.85 points to 1,591.58 at 12.30 pm. — Bernama