BI, JSX to close on Jan. 29

BI, JSX to close on Jan. 29

JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) and the management of
Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) announced yesterday they would halt
operations on Thursday, Jan. 29, to celebrate the Moslem Idul
Fitri holiday.

The central bank's operations and stock trading at the JSX
will resume on Monday, Feb. 1.

BI said it would open its cashier counters to the public on
Thursday but the bank would close one hour earlier than normal.
There will be no clearing or foreign exchange transactions.

However, if the government decides that Idul Fitri should fall
on Thursday, the central bank will close its office on Wednesday,
Jan. 28. (rid)