{
  "id": 19589830,
  "title": "Features : Tanjak: Traditional Malay Headgear That Embodies Cultural Heritage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/features-tanjak-traditional-malay-headgear-that-embodies-cultural",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T01:01:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bernama",
    "slug": "bernama",
    "url": "http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2633116"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The tradition of wearing the tanjak, also known as tengkolok or dastar, among Malay men is believed to have originated during the Malacca Sultanate before spreading to other states, evolving over time in terms of design and function. Initially worn as a simple piece of cloth wrapped around the head for protection, the tanjak gradually evolved into an intricate headpiece featuring elaborate folds…",
  "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."
}