 Datuk
Leslie Davidson, one of the giants of the
oil palm industry in the second half of
the twentieth century is best known for
his leading role in introducing to S E Asia
the pollinating weevil. This has saved the
industry millions of dollars annually in
assisted pollination.
He was also responsible in the 1960’s
for bringing oil palm to Sabah on a commercial
scale, opening up Tungud Estate for Unilever
on what was then the remote east coast.
This volume relates his pioneering experiences
in that development. Davidson’s account
contains episodes which are by turns hilarious,
deeply moving, and important from both historical
and literary points of view. They also attest
to his leadership in creating out of a disparate
range of races and religions, a stable and
harmonious estate community.
The book vividly captures the atmosphere
of Sabah before and immediately after it
became part of Malaysia.
Price: RM30.00 |
