Mamat Khalid
Born
7 April 1963 (62)
Place of Birth
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Also known as
Mohamad bin Mohd Khalid
Biography
Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963-24 October 2021) is a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat. As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas every other day to catch the latest movies. Unfortunately, his hobby did not resonate well with his father, who banned him from frequenting cinemas even on his deathbed. However, that did not break the yo...
Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963-24 October 2021) is a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat. As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas every other day to catch the latest movies. Unfortunately, his hobby did not resonate well with his father, who banned him from frequenting cinemas even on his deathbed. However, that did not break the young Mamat's passion into films. Before venturing into film-making, Mamat worked in a government office. He was a fan of rock music, having joined an amateur band named Drop Out in 1986 as the band's keyboardist. The experiences that he had gone through during the phase inspired him to write and direct his film Rock(2005), which is a commercial success. It led into three sequels - Rock Ooo…! (2013), Rock Bro! (2016) and Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai (2020). He was also the translator for the animation series Kampung Boy done by the work of his brother, Lat. He cited the late director P. Ramlee as one of his filmmakers inspiration. His filmmaking style involves comedy satirism that criticize the political scenario and corruption happened in Malaysia. On 21 April 2017, Mamat was admitted to the Ampang Puteri Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU)after complaining of breathing difficulties after having some coffee with his friends. He was believed to have extreme fatigue after attending the preview session of his latest film, Lebuhraya Ke Neraka in Bukit Bintang. However heremained in stable condition albeit under a doctor's monitoring due to his high blood pressure. He died on 24 October 2021 at the age of 58 due to heart disease at Slim River Hospital.He was reportedly collapsed at his restaurant Sarang Art Hub in Tanjung Malim. He was buried at the Masjid Kampung Paloh Islamic Cemetery in Ipoh, Perak.
Filmography (38)
Bendasing
2025
Rajawali
2022
Budak Kripto
2021
Kampong Pisang Kita Setandan
2021
🎬 Director
Mat Bond Malaya
2021
18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang
2021
Manap Karaoke
2020
🎬 Director
Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai
2020
🎬 Director
17 Puasa
2019
🎬 Director
Hantu Kak Limah
2018
Lari Hantu Lari
2017
🎬 Director
16 Puasa
2017
🎬 Director
Lebuhraya Ke Neraka
2017
Rock Bro
2016
Usop Wilcha : Menghonjang Makhluk Muzium
2015
🎬 Director
Idris MLM
2015
🎬 Director
Usop Wilcha Dalam Werewolf Dari Bangladesh
2015
Rumah Pusaka Di Simpang Jalan
2015
🎬 Director
Nova
2014
Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Kelana Jaya
2014
Amir & Loqman Pergi Ke Laut
2014
🎬 Director
Apokalips X
2014
Zombi Kilang Biskut
2014
Bro, Nampak Motor Gua?
2013
Rock Oo! Rimba Bara Kembali
2013
Hantu Kak Limah 2: Husin, Mon dan Jin Pakai Toncit
2013
Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah
2010
Estet
2010
My Spy
2009
Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam
2008
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang
2008
🎬 Director
Zombi Kampung Pisang
2007
Man Laksa
2006
Rock
2005
Lima Belas Puasa 1971
2004
🎬 Director
Senario Lang Buana
2003
🎬 Director
Mat Nor Kushairi & The Velvet Boys
2001
Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Sukan Komanwel
1998
🎬 Director