Illegals operating eateries and grocery shops in Melaka

A grocery store operated by foreigners in Malim, Melaka.

MELAKA: Illegal immigrants are taking advantage of Malaysians tolerance and goodwill to evade action from the authorities.

“They are running businesses and even trying to influence the locals about political matters,” said state Agriculture, Entrepreneur Development and Agro-based Committee chairman Norhizam Hassan Baktee.