Malacca police will create a platform that gathers traders of second-hand goods through the Telegram application in an effort to prevent the sale of stolen goods in the state next year.

Malacca contingent police headquarters Management Department chief Makhzan Mat Nor said it was an initiative to ensure that traders of second-hand goods comply with the rules under the Second-Hand Dealers Act 1946 (Act 189).

"This year, licences have been issued to 369 traders...