Reckless to ignore Malaysia's capital for a break (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
'for a break' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)