Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed to the Board as Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 1 September 2025. He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (“FIEM”), and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) from the University of Salford, England. He is also a Member of Malaysia Water Association.
Dato’ Ir. Mohd Yusof bin Mohd Isa possesses close to 4 decades of experience in the water supply industry. He commenced his career as a Water Engineer with the Perak Water Department in 1980. He subsequently underwent on-the-job training with Samsung Construction Company in Seoul, Korea from September 1983 to March 1984, gaining exposures to project engineering, planning, implementation and construction techniques. He later served as a Planning and Development Engineer with the Selangor Waterworks Department, where he was involved in the planning, development and implementation of urban water supply systems for commercial, institutional and residential developments in the state of Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan.
He returned to the Perak Waterworks Department in 1988, subsequently joined the Perak Water Board in 1990, and was appointed General Manager of the Perak Water Board (“LAP”) in 2000. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring safe, clean and sustainable water supply for the State of Perak while spearheading the implementations of major water infrastructure projects including numerous water treatment plants, distribution systems and the first RCC Dam in Malaysia.
Professional development included participations in various local and International Water Conferences organised by the International Water Association and American Water Works Association.
Following his retirement on 31 December 2019, he continued to serve the industry as a Board Member of LAP from 2020 to 2024.
Non-Independent Managing Director
Appointed to the Board as Managing Director on 22 October 2022, Ir. Lim Thou Lai is a mechanical engineer with over 32 years of experience in engineering design, project execution, and business management. As Managing Director, oversees the Group’s overall management, strategic direction, and business growth initiatives. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, a Professional Engineer certified by the Board of Engineers Malaysia, and a registered Electrical Energy Manager with the Energy Commission since 2024.
Career experience encompasses early engineering and operations roles leading to the co founding of Kawan Engineering (then known as Kawan Dynamic Engineering Sdn Bhd) in 1996, progression into directorial leadership, and appointment as Managing Director in 2011. Expanded the Group’s energy business through the establishment of Kawan Green Energy Sdn Bhd in 2021, focusing on Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning and Construction (“EPCC”) solutions for renewable energy power plants.
Non-Independent Executive Director
Appointed to the Board on 26 June 2023, Ir. Heng Siew Aun is a chemical engineer with over 14 years of experience in engineering design, project execution, and business development. Currently serving as an Executive Director and Chief Technical & Commercial Officer. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from Universiti Putra Malaysia and is a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, as well as a Professional Engineer certified by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. Registered with the Energy Commission as an Energy Manager (First Type) since 2024 and an Energy Manager (Second Type) since 2026.
Career experience spans design, project execution, and business development, beginning in 2009 as Design Engineer at Kawan Engineering, followed by brief roles at Unisem (M) Berhad and KenEp Resources (Asia) Sdn Bhd, before rejoining Kawan Engineering in 2011. Held progressively senior positions, including Assistant Head of Business Department in 2015, Head of Business Department in 2019, and General Manager in November 2023, overseeing technical and commercial operations, customer acquisition, revenue growth, and operational management.
Non-Independent Executive Director
Appointed to the Board on 26 June 2023 and serves as the Executive Director and Chief Project Officer of the Company. Possesses over 24 years of extensive experience in engineering project management, electrical and instrumentation systems, and automation solutions.
Holds a Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2000) and a Bachelor of Engineering (2001) from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.
Career commenced in 2001 with Kawan Teknik Sdn Bhd, managing electrical and control components of engineering projects. Joined Kawan Engineering in 2002 as an Electrical Engineer and progressed through roles including Assistant Manager (Control & Instrumentation) and Project Manager. Played a pivotal role in enhancing the Group’s automation capabilities and overseeing complex project execution.
Current responsibilities include overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Group’s projects, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and adherence to timelines. Contributions have strengthened the Group’s technical expertise and project execution performance.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board on 26 June 2023, Loh Leng Sem serves as an Independent Non Executive Director with extensive experience in project engineering, quality assurance, and technical oversight. He serves as the Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nominating Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and has been registered as a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.
Career experience spans project engineering responsibilities at SKF Malaysia Sdn Bhd, supervising technical quality and safety standards at Malaysia Workshop LLP, and advancing to Project Manager (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) at Miya Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd. In 2000, co founded Kawan Teknik Sdn Bhd, contributing to project supervision and execution, and later held project management roles with McQuay International Inc., including oversight of factory establishment in Wuhan, China. Served as Technical Director at AECOM Ltd within the Project Management/Construction Management division. From April 2023 to December 2025, he held the role of Technical Director at Shanghai Fayi Project Management Ltd Company. In addition to board duties, chairs the Remuneration Committee and contributes to the Nomination and Audit & Risk Management Committees, strengthening governance practices.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board on 10 June 2025 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He serves as the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee. He is also a member of the Nominating and Remuneration Committee. He holds a Diploma in Commerce (Financial Accounting) from Tunku Abdul Rahman College and is a Chartered Accountant, admitted as a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) since 1996.
Career spans statutory audit, financial reporting, and advisory services, beginning with APT Management Services Sdn Bhd as an Audit Assistant in 1993 and continuing with Tan Cheng Hooi & Co as an Audit Senior and Kassim, Chan & Co as a Staff Assistant, with responsibilities including audit planning, team leadership, and financial due diligence.
In 1996, He resigned from the firm as a senior staff and rejoined Tan Cheng Hooi and Co as an Audit Manager. He left and joined Keris Properties Sdn Bhd, a company principally involved in property development as an Accountant, where he was responsible for statutory audit tasks. In 1998, He joined Keris Engineering & Communication Sdn Bhd, a company principally involved in civil engineering works, building construction and property development as an Accountant.
Founded A.K. Woo & Associates in 1998, providing audit, tax advisory, management consultancy, corporate valuation, profit forecasting, credit control, and corporate reporting services, and continues as Managing Partner.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board on 1 October 2025, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive legal and corporate governance expertise. She serves as the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. She is also a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Remuneration Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from Bond University, Australia, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of New South Wales (“UNSW”), Australia, with subsequent admission as an advocate and solicitor in New South Wales.
Career spans constitutional and administrative law practice in Australia, senior in-house legal roles in the pharmaceutical sector in Malaysia and carried out legal functions at Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”) since 2013, culminating in the position of Group Head of Legal in 2025. Responsibilities encompass oversight of legal strategy across KLK’s global operations, advisory support for high-value corporate transactions, legal risk management, multi-billion ringgit Islamic financing and Sukuk bond issuances, legal due diligence for major acquisitions in Malaysia and Indonesia, and the development of anti-corruption and corporate ethics initiatives. Expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, and cross-jurisdiction dispute resolution. Recognised as the inaugural recipient of the Malaysia Legal 500 GC Powerlist in 2023 and Southeast Asia Legal 500 GC Powerlist 2025.