{
  "id": 17898826,
  "title": "Features : Natural Rubber Tradition Faces Challenges In Rebana Mangkuk Crafting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/features-natural-rubber-tradition-faces-challenges-in-rebana-mangkuk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bernama",
    "slug": "bernama",
    "url": "http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2629256"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The rhythmic beats of the rebana mangkuk are becoming increasingly rare, heard only during cultural events or selected occasions, mainly in Kelantan, particularly in the Tanah Merah district. It is therefore hardly surprising that many people are unfamiliar with this traditional musical instrument. Played in groups, usually comprising 12 musicians, the rebana mangkuk is a traditional percussion…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}