{
  "id": 9034926,
  "title": "Daughter brings her father’s cendol legacy home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/daughter-brings-her-fathers-cendol-legacy-home",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/22/daughter-brings-her-fathers-cendol-legacy-home"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the serene Klang neighborhood, a decades-old wooden and brick residence stands as a testament to the past, offering a glimpse of bygone days. This tranquil setting is now home to Warung Cendol Wak Paad, a quaint eatery run by Siti Zulaika Supaad, the second-generation owner. Zulaika's father, Supaad Musran, inaugurated his cendol business in 1990, and his entrepreneurial spirit was passed on to his daughter, who is of Javanese heritage.\n\nAs Zulaika grew up, she assisted her father at the stall during her school years and later worked at the business during her university days. Her passion for the family's legacy was ignited during this time, and it eventually led her to revive the cendol business in 2021 after her father became ill. The stall was previously unnamed, so she named it after her father's affectionate moniker, \"Wak Paad\" in Javanese.\n\nZulaika stayed true to her father's original recipes for cendol and ABC, ensuring that the flavors remain authentic. With each serving, she relishes the hearing of long-time customers complimenting her cendol, just like her father's. The establishment was renovated to create a nostalgic atmosphere, with decorative items sourced from Indonesia and Egypt.\n\nWarung Cendol Wak Paad offers a delightful variety of dishes to complement its signature cendol, such as Penang laksa, nasi lemak with fried chicken, mee bandung, and lighter options like fruit rojak and crispy tempeh. The business has gained popularity beyond Klang, attracting visitors from neighboring states and even international tourists. Zulaika takes pride in keeping her family's legacy alive and hopes that her establishment will provide a comforting, kampung-like atmosphere to all who visit.",
  "summary": "Through Warung Cendol Wak Paad, Siti Zulaika Supaad has breathed new life into her father’s business and her family’s 45-year-old kampung house.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Daughter brings her father’s cendol legacy home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/daughter-brings-her-fathers-cendol-legacy-home-9036687",
        "published": "2026-09-21T23:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}