Kamal Al-Solaylee
Journalist and UBC journalism professor who explores port cities and their histories, and produced the documentary episode focused on Singapore's maritime past and present.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 54min
How port cities like Singapore shaped the world
Pooja Nansi, poet and teacher in Singapore, reflects on identity and creative life. Imran bin Tajuddin, NUS academic, maps Kampong Glam’s architecture and trade ties. Kenny Ting, museum professional, contextualizes maritime artifacts like the Tang wreck. Kamal Al-Solaylee, journalist and professor, traces Singapore’s port roots and modern evolution. They discuss architecture, trade networks, culinary fusion, migration, and the city’s shift from containers to data ports.
