Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said he and PN chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan recently met with deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof to revisit the matter.

“The government cannot solely draft terms that only benefit one side. That’s why previously, we couldn’t accept it,” he was quoted as saying in a Sinar Harian interview.

“If the MoU is fair and shows that the government truly prioritises the people’s welfare and the country’s future, we will not simply oppose it.

“But if the government is unjust and fails to provide benefits for the people and the nation, I would rather remain in the opposition and continue to oppose any harmful measures.”

PN had earlier rejected two proposed drafts of the MoU, saying some provisions went against the Federal Constitution with conditions that touched on the special position of the Malays and Bumiputeras.

The opposition also claimed that the MoUs conflicted with cultural and religious values, lacked clear mechanisms, and had the potential to restrict MPs’ freedom of speech.

Hamzah said PN had rejected the earlier drafts of the MoU as they also disregarded public interests.

“The MoU offered no room for meaningful discussions on welfare, justice, and equality, which are essential for proper checks and balances by the opposition,” he said.

“If we are unable to address issues that we deem problematic, the country’s future could become far worse than we envision.”