Between October and December 1969, Sirik Matak instituted several policy changes that ran contrary to Sihanouk's wishes, such as allowing private banks to re-open in the country and devaluing the riel.
Antara Oktober dan Desember 1969, Sirik Matak mengadakan beberapa perubahan kebijakan yang berseberangan dengan keinginan Sihanouk, seperti memperbolehkan bank-bank swasta dibuka kembali di negara tersebut dan mendevaluasi riel.