KUALA LUMPUR, The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were firmer this morning, despite weaker performance in the underlying cash market. As of 9.45 am, August 2024 futures rose 7.5 points to 1,689.0, September 2024 increased by 10 points to 1,671.0, December 2024 gained 11 points to 1,678.0 and March 2024 jumped 13 points to 1,666.0. Turnover was 8,497 lots, with open interest at 68,444 contracts. By 10.00 am, the FBM KLCI had risen by 5.99 points to 1,681.06, compared to Wednesday's close of 1,675.24. Source: BERNAMA News Agency