The Penang government has taken action on one of its officers, who is attached to the state exco's welfare, caring society and environment office for alleged misrepresentation of his personal information, said state executive officer Phee Boon Poh.

Phee said investigations have been carried out on the allegations, which is related to the application for BR1M, the federal financial hand out for citizens, and action has been duly taken.

He was referring to a complaint received by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on April 25, involving the alleged misrepresentation by the government officer.

"Lim had ordered a probe into the matter," said the state exco for welfare, caring society and environment...