About Us
Biography
We collect academic articles on Borneo, translate them into ordinary English, and condense them into a manageable read.
In our sometimes column, “All Creatures Great and Small”, we write about current research in Borneo. Each topic is given a line or two and you can proceed to the article and read more.
I am Tom McLaughlin and I live in Kuching, Malaysian Borneo. I am well-known in local libraries, research sites and other historical places. I have written three books, two are fun and one is scholarly. I have a BS from Salisbury University in biology and an MA in international affairs in Southeast Asia from Ohio University.
My wife, Suriani Sahari, helps me translate Sarawak and ancient Malay into English. Suriani has transcribed a book from Jawi to Malay and has appeared numerous times on television. She is a lifelong resident of the local kampongs.
Dzul is my 12-year-old son and attends St. Thomas School.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at BorneoHistory.net
