KLCI futures traded higher in early session

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were traded higher at the opening bell, tracking the better equity market performance, dealers said.

At 9.20am, April 2014, May 2014 and June 2014 gained 3.0 points each to 1,854.5, 1,851 and 1,845, respectively, and September 2014 was 2.0 points higher

at 1,842.

Turnover amounted to 735 lots while open interest totalled 29,348 contracts.

The benchmark FBM KLCI was 0.65 of a point higher at 1,848.41 after 20 minutes of trading.--