They took their oath before Abang Johari and will serve for a period of two years, starting from today, Bernama reported.

The political secretaries are all members of the various component parties that make up Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

Among the seven new faces are Subis district council member Hajis Japar Labaw, Dominic Nyurang Ajang, Watson Awan Jalai, Collin Patan, Afiq Fikri Brahim, Thomas Balan Bang and Joshua Ting Fu Ying.

Another 13 more individuals were Petrus Igat Mathias, Sarkawi Suhaili, Romeo Christopher Tegong, Fridah Osman, Dayang Nurfizawati Abang Abdul Karim and Susan Clement Ingun.

Also reappointed were Abdul Samat Kethergany, John Nyigor, Damen Rejek, Sayed Azmee Wan Junaidi, Awangku Jinal Abedin Pengiran Jawa, Fung Kok Shiun and Niponi Udek.

The swearing-in ceremony was also witnessed by deputy premiers Douglas Uggah Embas and Dr Sim Kui Hian, as well as several state ministers.