Reckless to ignore Malaysia's capital for a break (6)

I believe the answer is:

recess

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'for a break' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Alcove - school break" , "'Niche, inlet (6)'" , "Period when parliament doesn't sit" , "Small concavity" , "Temporary suspension of business" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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