KOTA DAMANSARA, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Encorp Berhad (ENCORP) has announced the appointment of Puan Zaina Diana Binti Zinal as Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors, effective 18 August 2025.
With over 20 years of experience in quantity surveying, construction cost consultancy, forensic auditing and dispute resolution, Puan Zaina Diana brings a wealth of expertise spanning both the Malaysian and international construction industries. She is currently the Director and Consultant Quantity Surveyor at ZRR Dan Rakan-Rakan Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Zainal Dan Rakan-Rakan), where she leads operations, oversees contractual matters, manages risk assessments and provides expert witness services in construction disputes.
Her career began in the United Kingdom with Kier London and GF Partnership (Building) Ltd where she worked on high-value projects including the London Underground station refurbishments, the redevelopment of Kings Cross Underground Station and the refurbishment of the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. She later returned to Malaysia and joined Zainal Dan Rakan-Rakan, where she managed both pre- and post-contract works including procurement, tender management, project budgets and contract execution for major developments such as the 236-unit SOHO Serviced Apartments in Science Park Selangor and the 46-unit bungalow and semi-detached residences in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur.
The appointment reflects ENCORP’s commitment to women empowerment and diversity of expertise on its Board. With this addition, female directors now make up 40% of the Board, underscoring the Group’s efforts to ensure women feel supported, valued and respected across all levels of its workforce and leadership.
Commenting on the appointment, ENCORP’s Chairman Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff said, “
The strength of the board lies in its ability to reflect a variety of perspectives and expertise. With this appointment, we not only advance our commitment to gender balance but also enrich the breadth of professional knowledge within our leadership. This diversity will enable ENCORP to strengthen governance, sharpen decision-making and position the Group to capture new opportunities for growth and long-term value creation.”
Puan Zaina Diana holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from London South Bank University, United Kingdom and a Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. She is also a Registered Consultant Quantity Surveyor with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia.
About Encorp Berhad Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia (Ticker: ENCORP/6076), ENCORP is principally an investment-holding company. The Group is currently involved in three core businesses – property development, property investment and construction. For more information, visit
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--BERNAMA