{
  "id": 6860947,
  "title": "Malaysia's 'makan' culture welcomes a taste of Spain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/malaysias-makan-culture-welcomes-a-taste-of-spain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T04:24:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1531098/malaysias-makan-culture-welcomes-taste-spain"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Malaysia's culinary scene was treated to a Spanish cultural experience at Barra Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, where Spanish diplomats, chefs, and food enthusiasts celebrated the shared appreciation for good food. Ambassador-designate Sergi Farré Salvá emphasized the role of food as a universal connector, highlighting the cultural, artistic, and innovative aspects of Spanish gastronomy. Farré officially presented the Restaurants From Spain certification plaque to Barra's chefs, recognizing the establishment's authentic Spanish cuisine and commitment to promoting Spanish culinary products and culture. The embassy's Chief Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Juan Guía, explained that the event aimed to celebrate Barra's certification and introduce the Eat Spain Drink Spain festival in Malaysia, which seeks to make Spanish food more accessible to Malaysians and encourage people to discover it together with their families and friends.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Malaysia’s ‘Makan’ Culture Welcomes A Taste Of Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/world-malaysiaa-s-a-makana-culture-welcomes-a-taste-of-spain",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:38:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}