Consequently, there is no constitutional status of the Judicial Appointments Committee (JAC), which is clearly show to be only an advisory body to the prime minister. Allegations that the prime minister doesn’t necessarily follow the recommendations of the JAC makes the issue political, if not murky, if there is no transparency. Recommendations of names sent to the YDPA come only from the prime minister (as specified within Article 122 of the Constitution). Thus, the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 does not constitutionally carry any weight. Effectively the statement from the palace sides with the prime minister Anwar Ibrahim and could be construed as being partisan on a political issue.