KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said the dispute involving the Negeri Sembilan royal and the state administration will be resolved soon in accordance with the state constitution.

He said the primary goal is to ensure the state administration runs smoothly for the people’s sake, according to a report by The Star.

“The problems in Negeri Sembilan will be resolved as soon as possible,” he said after attending the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Deepavali open house.

“We will do whatever necessary, provided that the problems faced by the people of Negeri are resolved and that the state administration runs smoothly and operates in accordance with the state constitution.”