Renowned film director Mamat Khalid dies aged 58

IPOH – Renowned film director Mamat Khalid died at 12.30am yesterday at the Slim River Hospital. He was 58.

This was confirmed by Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) secretary-general Hafiz Nafiah.

“He collapsed at the Sarang Art Hub cafe in Tanjung Malim before being taken to the Slim River Hospital, where he was confirmed dead,” he said in a brief WhatsApp message to Bernama.

The cause of death is not known but it is believed to be due to a heart attack.

Apart from devoting his time to the film industry, he is also the owner of the Sarang Art Hub cafe, which he opened in Tanjung Malim in 2016.

Mamat, or Mohamad Mohamad Khalid, was a scriptwriter and film director as well as the younger brother of famed Malaysian cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, who is better known as Lat.

Thank you for all the good movies and series Mamat Khalid. Going to miss all your masterpiece. A true legend. ❤

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Mamat, who was born in Ipoh, is survived by wife Hasmah Hassan, sons Mohd Khalid Amen, Mohd Khalid Adam and Mohd Khalid Zaffa, and daughters Sara and Nurhassanah.

Among his well-known films are ‘Zombi Kampung Pisang’, ‘Hantu Kak Limah’, ‘Rock’ and ‘18 Puasa di Kampong Pisang’, which struck a chord with fans of the comedy and family entertainment genre. – Bernama, October 24, 2021