Malaysian director Mamat Khalid passes away at 58

By GORDON KHO

Mamat Khalid directed box office hits such as 'Hantu Kak Limah Balik Kampung' and 'Man Laksa'. Photo: The Star

Famed Malaysian producer-director Mamat Khalid passed away today (Oct 24) at Slim River Hospital in Perak. He was 58.

Hafiz Nafiah, secretary general of Persatuan Seniman, confirmed the director's passing to Kosmo!.

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