Renowned film director Mamat Khalid dies aged 58

Renowned film director Mamat Khalid died at 12.30am today at the Slim River Hospital in Perak. He was 58.

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

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