noxious plant "noxious plant" means any plant which the Minister may by notification in the Gazette declare to be a noxious plant for purposes of this Act for the whole or any part of Malaysia and includes the seed and every part of such plant: Provided that where the declaration of a noxious plant 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.