The concept of “adherence to composer’s intentions” is a pertinent and divisive thought in music studies. Depending on who you learn from, some teachers emphasise that musicians should replicate the sound exactly as composers like Schubert intended, without ifs and buts. On the other hand, the idea of “interpretation” allows performers to inject their own personality into the pieces. This approach can be contentious; too much imagination can obscure the music, while too little can render it colo

Sanjay

Aug 7, 2024

Ask anyone to imagine their dream luxury car, and chances are they'll think of a Mercedes-Benz. There's just something about the sheen of that iconic three-pointed star logo that screams sophistication. What better way to step into the world of luxury than with the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC facelift, priced at RM 295,888? This model is perfect for young professionals and family-oriented up-and-comers who thrive in the fast-paced urban jungle. Built for Malaysia's Roads Locally assemb

Shaun

Aug 7, 2024

Tesla has made a return to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, featuring the Tesla Optimus Robot for the first time in Malaysia. The event, running from today until 11-August 2024, gives the public an opportunity to explore Tesla cars and the company’s advancements in autonomous and robotics technologies. This year’s showcase includes the Tesla Optimus Robot, designed for tasks that are monotonous or hazardous. The robot on display is the Gen 1 Optimus, initially unveiled in March 2023. The Gen 1 Optimus can

Shaun

Aug 6, 2024

Nissan announced that it will focus more on hybrid vehicle production in Thailand following its government’s launch of an investment incentive package to promote hybrid vehicle manufacturing. The privilege, in the form of extended tax cuts, is intended to rescue local parts vendors, suppliers, and jobs that are affected by the surge of Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) brands. While Chinese BEV manufacturers have been successful in setting up plants in the Kingdom, their reliance on importi

CY Foong

Aug 6, 2024

Despite earlier reports suggesting Honda was shuttering plants in China, the automaker is preparing to ramp up production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in response to market demands and to align with its overall strategy in the world's largest car market. This strategic shift, which winds down the production of selected internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, will see more BEVs being made as Honda vies to compete with the growing dominance of domestic Chinese brands. According to a prev

Arvind

Aug 5, 2024