Jakarta Index Opens Higher

Jakarta, Sept 1 (Antara) - The Jakarta composite index (JCI) opened 22.96 points or 0.45 percent higher at 5,159.82 points on Monday. The index of 45 most liquid stocks gained 0.72 percent to 875.44 points Meanwhile, the rupiah value in interbank transaction remained flat at the level of 11,685 per USA dollar.