IDX Closes on Regional Election Day
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The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) will close on the simultaneous regional election day, February 15, 2017, the IDX website page stated. Earlier, Vice President Jusuf Kalla had asked Indonesians to use their voting rights and vote for credible candidates to improve their respective regions.
JK said that election is a peaceful, responsible, and clean democratic process that ensure individual right to vote. He expects to see a smooth democratic process during the simultaneous regional elections. “Let’s go to the polling station with a smile, happiness, and peacefully vote for leaders who can lead us to a better life,” he said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific institution is closing on election day?
Which specific institution is closing on election day?
A.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) will be closed on the simultaneous regional election day. This closure is stated on the IDX website page, confirming the temporary cessation of its operations.
Q.When exactly will the closure take place?
When exactly will the closure take place?
A.
The closure of the Indonesia Stock Exchange is scheduled for February 15, 2017. This date corresponds with the simultaneous regional election day in Indonesia.
Q.Who encouraged people to vote and why?
Who encouraged people to vote and why?
A.
Vice President Jusuf Kalla asked Indonesians to use their voting rights to elect credible candidates. He believes this will help improve their respective regions through a peaceful and responsible democratic process.
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