Tom McLaughlin
@tom4406.bsky.social
Blogger BorneoHistory.net, book author Sarawak River Valley, lives in Kuching Sarawak Borneo Island, researcher, former science teacher, married, one son due to broken vasectomy now 14 years here 15 across the river, speaks Malay
While you guys are awaiting your $5,000 Trump check, have a read of an ancient story about ten datus who went from Borneo to Panay in the 1200's on Borneohistory.net
September 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM
While you guys are awaiting your $5,000 Trump check, have a read of an ancient story about ten datus who went from Borneo to Panay in the 1200's on Borneohistory.net
Rain finally arrived in Kuching, Borneo, but the haze is still here! How? Anyway, you should read my essay on the Sebuyau people of Sarawak. Why? Well, I wrote this short article from a doctoral dissertation; that's why. At least have a read at Borneohistory.net
Thank you
Thank you
September 4, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Rain finally arrived in Kuching, Borneo, but the haze is still here! How? Anyway, you should read my essay on the Sebuyau people of Sarawak. Why? Well, I wrote this short article from a doctoral dissertation; that's why. At least have a read at Borneohistory.net
Thank you
Thank you
Bored? Head to BorneoHistory.net and download my comic book Borneo Boys. Fun and you will learn something! Life is good!
August 31, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Bored? Head to BorneoHistory.net and download my comic book Borneo Boys. Fun and you will learn something! Life is good!
Greetings All! What is sago? It is a flour that transformed Sarawak (which is in Borneo) into a profitable colony for the white Rajahs. You can read about it on my website BorneoHistory.net ...Life is good
August 28, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Greetings All! What is sago? It is a flour that transformed Sarawak (which is in Borneo) into a profitable colony for the white Rajahs. You can read about it on my website BorneoHistory.net ...Life is good
Hey All ! Sambas and Sarawak? Never heard of those places? Give your mind a rest from the Trump-Harp and the Harry-Meghan move fest and travel to Borneo for some relaxing history on Borneohistory.net It just might bore you to death!
...Life is good
...Life is good
August 21, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Hey All ! Sambas and Sarawak? Never heard of those places? Give your mind a rest from the Trump-Harp and the Harry-Meghan move fest and travel to Borneo for some relaxing history on Borneohistory.net It just might bore you to death!
...Life is good
...Life is good
A new species of orb spiders, what causes monsoon rains?, were Borneo and Hainan islands connected? Are Sarawak mangrove forests healthy? Who was Panglima Sadam? This and much more on my latest missive(14 August) All Creatures Great and Small on BorneoHistory.net Enjoy!
...Life is good
...Life is good
August 14, 2026 at 2:11 AM
A new species of orb spiders, what causes monsoon rains?, were Borneo and Hainan islands connected? Are Sarawak mangrove forests healthy? Who was Panglima Sadam? This and much more on my latest missive(14 August) All Creatures Great and Small on BorneoHistory.net Enjoy!
...Life is good
...Life is good
Tired of the Iran war, Trump and Ukraine? Come with me to the iron smelting sites of Borneo of the early 0-1300 and explore the idea of worshiping iron. Well, it beats worshiping Trump! Borneohistory.net
August 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Tired of the Iran war, Trump and Ukraine? Come with me to the iron smelting sites of Borneo of the early 0-1300 and explore the idea of worshiping iron. Well, it beats worshiping Trump! Borneohistory.net
Hey Guys:
Free Comic Book!
Download this free Borneo comic book I produced a few years ago from my web site Borneohistory.net.
Enjoy!
Free Comic Book!
Download this free Borneo comic book I produced a few years ago from my web site Borneohistory.net.
Enjoy!
July 29, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Hey Guys:
Free Comic Book!
Download this free Borneo comic book I produced a few years ago from my web site Borneohistory.net.
Enjoy!
Free Comic Book!
Download this free Borneo comic book I produced a few years ago from my web site Borneohistory.net.
Enjoy!
Hey Everyone! I have added a button to my blog Borneohistory.net so you can download a copy of my book "History of the Sarawak River Valley: Early Times to 1840" for free. I have also added a search button so you can find what you want among my missives! Enjoy! Life is good Tom
July 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Hey Everyone! I have added a button to my blog Borneohistory.net so you can download a copy of my book "History of the Sarawak River Valley: Early Times to 1840" for free. I have also added a search button so you can find what you want among my missives! Enjoy! Life is good Tom
War in Iran got you down? Trump has you headed for the diarrhea pills as he does the rest of the country? Read my new missive of All Creatures Great and Small #84 on my blog BorneoHistory.net Six new species this time and much more! It's a new and revamped blog so tell me how you like it!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
July 17, 2026 at 6:53 AM
War in Iran got you down? Trump has you headed for the diarrhea pills as he does the rest of the country? Read my new missive of All Creatures Great and Small #84 on my blog BorneoHistory.net Six new species this time and much more! It's a new and revamped blog so tell me how you like it!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Hey All: Using Word Press and directions from AI and about 12 hours I remade my web site. I knew nothing about web site design but after people wanted to charge around $1000 I decided to do it myself. Have a look at the new Borneohistory.net and please make suggestions!
July 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Hey All: Using Word Press and directions from AI and about 12 hours I remade my web site. I knew nothing about web site design but after people wanted to charge around $1000 I decided to do it myself. Have a look at the new Borneohistory.net and please make suggestions!
Wind your mind away from Trump and the Mt Rushmore monument and come to the very early migration of people into Borneo on BorneoHistory.net
July 4, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Wind your mind away from Trump and the Mt Rushmore monument and come to the very early migration of people into Borneo on BorneoHistory.net
I am back with a new post about the very early history of the Malay and Iban people of Borneo. Travel back in time to a distant place away from todays troubles and enjoy on BorneoHistory.net
June 26, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I am back with a new post about the very early history of the Malay and Iban people of Borneo. Travel back in time to a distant place away from todays troubles and enjoy on BorneoHistory.net
Mind wandering around until it lands on something? How about guiding it into a weather forecast for Borneo Island?BorneoHistory.net is the place to be for a real change of pace!
June 24, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Mind wandering around until it lands on something? How about guiding it into a weather forecast for Borneo Island?BorneoHistory.net is the place to be for a real change of pace!
Hi All: My website is now fixed and you can read all about animals, new species, orangutans and new books about Borneo. Sure beats the depressing news out of Washington, London and other ports of call ! Enjoy BorneoHistory.net
June 23, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Hi All: My website is now fixed and you can read all about animals, new species, orangutans and new books about Borneo. Sure beats the depressing news out of Washington, London and other ports of call ! Enjoy BorneoHistory.net
A new post about wildlife on Borneo Island has just been added to BorneoHistory.net. on All Creatures Great and Small. Read about land snails, Borneo Rhino's, earless monitor lizards and more. Sure beats the stories about the reflecting pool and Trumps new airplane. ...Life is good
June 21, 2026 at 7:41 AM
A new post about wildlife on Borneo Island has just been added to BorneoHistory.net. on All Creatures Great and Small. Read about land snails, Borneo Rhino's, earless monitor lizards and more. Sure beats the stories about the reflecting pool and Trumps new airplane. ...Life is good
Hey All ! A little lazy and late this week with my information for Borneohistory.net. Just a quick summary of an 1861 article about Borneo. Enjoy!
June 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Hey All ! A little lazy and late this week with my information for Borneohistory.net. Just a quick summary of an 1861 article about Borneo. Enjoy!
Ever wanted to attend a funeral in central Borneo? Oh, why not! Sure beats a billion dollars to give to the rioters! Anyway, whisk away to a river and find out how they bury their dead on Borneohistory.net Have a good week ! Life is good
May 23, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Ever wanted to attend a funeral in central Borneo? Oh, why not! Sure beats a billion dollars to give to the rioters! Anyway, whisk away to a river and find out how they bury their dead on Borneohistory.net Have a good week ! Life is good
Get your mind out of the Trump gutter and come and wander around Borneo's newly discovered species, new information on genetics, some stuff on languages, orangutan walking and other interesting facts. Borneohistory.net
May 16, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Get your mind out of the Trump gutter and come and wander around Borneo's newly discovered species, new information on genetics, some stuff on languages, orangutan walking and other interesting facts. Borneohistory.net
Congratulations to Indraneil Das of the University of Malaysia Sarawak on the publication of his book Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo by the prestigious Princeton University Press!
May 14, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Congratulations to Indraneil Das of the University of Malaysia Sarawak on the publication of his book Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo by the prestigious Princeton University Press!
Ever wondered how Islam became a part of Borneo? Well, maybe you never thought about it but just in case the thought should strike you, wander to my website BorneoHistory.net for my latest missive. Sure beats following the Iran USA war!
May 8, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Ever wondered how Islam became a part of Borneo? Well, maybe you never thought about it but just in case the thought should strike you, wander to my website BorneoHistory.net for my latest missive. Sure beats following the Iran USA war!
I have had a bit of a problem with my web site. The article about the book I found in Kuching is now posted on BorneoHistory.net For a free copy of the translation into English contact me a [email protected] Quite an interesting tale!
May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
I have had a bit of a problem with my web site. The article about the book I found in Kuching is now posted on BorneoHistory.net For a free copy of the translation into English contact me a [email protected] Quite an interesting tale!
The story behind an ancient book I found in downtown Kuching Borneo Malaysia and recently donated to the Sarawak Library. A lot better reading than Trump! Go to Borneohistory.net
May 1, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The story behind an ancient book I found in downtown Kuching Borneo Malaysia and recently donated to the Sarawak Library. A lot better reading than Trump! Go to Borneohistory.net
Good Saturday Morning All: This is a folktale created by the Kanyan People of Borneo, short and sweet, but much better than the folktales being created in the White House. See BorneoHistory.net
Life is good
Life is good
April 25, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Good Saturday Morning All: This is a folktale created by the Kanyan People of Borneo, short and sweet, but much better than the folktales being created in the White House. See BorneoHistory.net
Life is good
Life is good
While Donald Trump is feuding with the Pope, here is a history of another Catholic who tried to free the slaves in Borneo. Someone to think about on BorneoHistory.net
April 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM
While Donald Trump is feuding with the Pope, here is a history of another Catholic who tried to free the slaves in Borneo. Someone to think about on BorneoHistory.net