KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd
will launch the Mini FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Futures (FKLM) on Jan 26, 2026, offering investors a lower-cost entry into the local derivatives market.
In a statement, the stock exchange operator said the FKLM tracks the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) and is a smaller version of the existing FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Futures (FKLI).
Each FKLM contract is valued at RM10 per index point, one-fifth the size of FKLI’s RM50 per point, reducing upfront capital requirements.
Bursa Malaysia said the new contract is aimed at broadening investor access, particularly among retail participants.
Chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed said product innovation remains central to the exchange’s strategy as a multi-asset exchange.
“The launch of FKLM marks another step forward in expanding access to derivatives trading, making participation more inclusive for both experienced investors and the broader public.
“By widening market accessibility, we are reinforcing liquidity and supporting the sustainable growth of Malaysia’s capital market,” he added.
Meanwhile, derivatives & carbon markets director Mohd Saleem Kader Bakas said: “Over the years, retail investors have consistently accounted for a meaningful share of trading activity in FKLI. The introduction of FKLM offers similar exposure at a more affordable entry level, allowing a broader group of investors to participate in investment management and portfolio strategies.”
Similar to FKLI, FKLM will trade during regular hours from 8.45 am to 5.15 pm, Monday to Friday, and in the after-hours (T+1) session from 9 pm to 2.30 am, Monday to Thursday.
