Kep town governor removed for abuse of power, misconduct


A combination photo of former Kep town governor Kheng Yon (left) and Prime Minister Hun Manet. - FB, STPM

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet cited the five-point approach to good governance left by his predecesessor Hun Sen as the reason for the recent dismissal of Kep town governor Kheng Yon.

Manet removed Yon from office on Jan 12, emphasising that the decision was in line with the final point of the five-point slogan: “Look in the mirror, take a bath, clean the body, get treatment and undergo surgery”.

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