Kuala Lumpur, May 13 -- Malaysia's maritime sector, particularly seaport transportation, faces mounting pressure from the US's tariff policy.

Maritime analyst Nazery Khalid said that if the US continues to impose a high tariff after a 90-day postponement, importers with deep pockets will pay the extra tariffs in addition to additional levies, but small companies without sizeable cash or liquidity will not pick up the goods and will leave them stranded at ports.

The ripple effects could significantly strain Malaysia's supply chain and port infrastructure.

Two major ports of Malaysia - Port Klang and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas - already ranked among the world's top 20 busiest container ports, could suffer a downturn if cargo volumes fal...