Ahmad Ibrahim, popularly known as Mat London, has passed away after spending nearly a month at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: Mat London, the esteemed President of the Film Directors Association of Malaysia (FDAM), sadly breathed his last at 5.57am today in Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The 74-year-old had been battling a severe lung infection and was receiving intensive care since June 16.
Mat London’s devoted son, Salmany Akir, age 42, confirmed the news and revealed that his father’s body will be taken to Al-Mardhiyah Mosque in Taman Melawati this morning. Following the Friday prayers, he will be laid to rest at the Muslim cemetery in Kampung Klang Gate, Taman Melawati.
Salmany shared heartwarming memories of his father, describing him as a loving man who always made an effort to gather the family during festive occasions, even though they lived apart. He expressed his sorrow, saying, “I lived closest to my father, so whenever he had free time, we would go out for a drink together. He was an affectionate father,” as reported by Bernama.
In addition to his role as a doting father, Mat London was known for his unwavering support for the welfare of his friends in the creative industry. This commitment was particularly evident during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic when he fought against all odds to ensure that artists could continue working.
