Mohd Puad bin Zarkashi
• Ph.D. Pengajian Pembangunan, Centre For South East Asian Studies, University Of Hull (1994 – 1997)
• M.A. Sosiologi Pembangunan,State University Of New York, U.S.A (1985 – 1986)
• B.A. Hons Sopsiologi / Antropologi 2nd Upper Universiti Malaya (1979 – 1981)
• Timbalan Menteri Pelajaran Malaysia (April 2009 – Kini)
• Ahli Majlis Tertinggi Umno Malaysia (Mac 2009 – Kini)
• Ahli Parlimen Batu Pahat (Mac 2008 – Kini)
• Ketua Umno Bahagian Batu Pahat (2004 – Kini)
Mohd Puad Zarkashi made an allegation that Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim had made payments to Lajim Ukin to resign from his positions in Umno and BN. Anwar Ibrahim ordered his solicitors to issue a letter to Mohd Puad Zarkashi, demanding him to withdraw the allegation within 48 hours,to publish an unconditional apology on Sinar Harian and also claims damages and legal costs. Failure to do so will result an issuance of Writ of Summons against Mohd Puad Zarkashi.