Film directors association president Mat London passes away

KUALA LUMPUR: Film Directors Association of Malaysia (FDAM) president Ahmad Ibrahim (pic), better known as Mat London, passed away at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) here at 5.57am on Friday (July 14).

His son Salmany Akir Ahmad, 42, said his father had a lung infection and had been warded at HKL's intensive care unit since June 16.

He said his father’s remains were brought to Al-Mardhiyah Mosque in Taman Melawati later in the morning to be buried at the Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Klang Gate, Taman Melawati after Friday prayers.

Salmany said Mat London was a loving father and often made sure his family gathered during ceremonies or celebrations even though the children were living apart.

"I live closest to my father, so when he was free, we would go for a drink together. He was a loving father," he said.

According to him, Mat London always looked after the welfare of those in the creative industry and when the country was going through the Covid-19 pandemic, he constantly fought to ensure that artists were allowed to continue working.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil also conveyed his condolences to Mat London's family.

In a Facebook post, Fahmi prayed that the family would stay strong during this trying period.

"May his soul be blessed and placed among the righteous,” he wrote. – Bernama