Film Directors Association of Malaysia (FDAM) president Ahmad Ibrahim, better known as Mat London, died from a lung infection at around 5.57am and was buried at the Kampung Klang Gate Muslim Cemetery in Taman Melawati at 2.48pm today. 

The final funeral rites were conducted at the Al-Mardhiyah mosque after Friday prayers and were attended by family and friends. 

Professional Film Workers Association of Malaysia president Khalil Saleh said Ahmad’s passing was a great loss to the country’s film industry as he had fiercely fought for the rights of industry players through FDAM. 

Khalil said Ahmad was a committed person who would often dispense advice and educate people about film. 

“That’s why he was known at all levels of the film industry.  On this glorious and beautiful day, he left us with a thousand memories, and we are saddened by his passing,” he added.  

Film producer Yusof Haslam said he had known Ahmad since the 1980s when he first started to dabble in filmmaking, adding that he felt comfortable around Ahmad, who was an easy-going and humble man. 

“When my children were venturing into film directing, he told me never to stop my children from producing creative works because this industry needs a shift by a new generation,” he said. 

Meanwhile, actor Shamsuddin Maidin, otherwise known as Deen Maidin, said Ahmad was a resolute individual who was truly committed to his work. 

He said Ahmad’s contributions to the industry were enormous as he had fought for the rights of industry players for a long time. 

“He was vocal, not the type that would sit back and relax.  He was not a follower but a leader.  If he wanted to do something, he would go ahead and do it… he dedicated his life to this industry, he loved this field,” he added. – Bernama, July 14, 2023.