dangerous pest "dangerous pest" means any pest which the Minister may by notification in the Gazette declares to be a dangerous pest for the purposes of this Act for the whole or any part of Malaysia; Provided that where the declaration of a dangerous pest affects the State of Sabah or Sarawak or both such States, the Minister shall consult the State Minister charged with the responsibility for agriculture of Sabah or Sarawak or both such State Ministers, as the case may be, prior to making such declaration; ACT 167 - PLANT QUARANTINE ACT 1976 2. Interpretation.