Cambodian PM Orders Probe into Exorbitant Solar Streetlight Costs
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Cambodian PM Orders Probe into Exorbitant Solar Streetlight Costs

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed the Kampong Chhnang provincial governor to thoroughly investigate a case involving the installation of a single solar streetlight costing $2,000 (approximately 8 million riels). The issue has sparked widespread public criticism on social media.

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  • Cambodia PM Orders Probe into Suspiciously Priced Solar Streetlights

    A controversy has erupted in Cambodia over the installation of solar streetlights costing $2,000 (approximately 8 million riels) each. Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed the governor of Kampong Cham province to conduct a swift investigation and provide an explanation.