UPU Online --> Test masuk UM/UKM/UPM/USM/UTM...
Failed masuk ---> UM Direct Intake

--> NTU / NUS
--> Imperial / Warwick /Cambridge /Oxford ...

i mean you can buy a seat to UM? Should be cheapest RM 50k to 90k?

Seems like the platform offering degree is now closed... changed website...

https://study.um.edu.my/open-channel-satu
You just only needs 3Bs?

https://v1.umcced.edu.my/programme/satu

You can apply australia ....

Anyhow, the SPM Malay, you just need a C not that hard.
Then start learning basics...
Otherwise, you need to check with them, can replace it with MPU Bahasa Malaysia.
Apply first, talk later. You have 3-4 years to graduate with SPM BM/Sejarah + MUET.
I still find it funny sendiri Orang Malaysia tindaskan Orang Malaysia.
Didn't force Foreigners take SPM Malay also



BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
Pass the Sijil
Pelajaran Malaysia
(SPM) with a credit
(Grade C) in Bahasa
Melayu/Bahasa
Malaysia subject
or
A credit (Grade C) in
Bahasa
Melayu/Bahasa
Malaysia July
papers and pass in
History (SPM 2013
and above);
and
Achieve a minimum
Band in the
Malaysian
University English
Test (MUET) as
required in special
requirements of the
programme.
and
Have fulfilled all
special
requirements of the
programme as may
be prescribed by
the Senate.
Science Stream
REQUIREMENT 1
Possessed a GCE A Level
qualification with at least
Grade B in the following
subjects:
• Physics; and
• Mathematics/Further
Mathematics
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in
Malaysian University English
Test (MUET) for the exam
session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0
for examination up to the
year of 2020 according to the
validity period on the date of
application
However, applicants who do
not have MUET but have the
following results may be
considered for conditional
offer by fulfilling the MUET
requirements within the
duration of one (1) academic
session:
Obtained at least Band 4.5 in
IELTS (Academic);
or
Obtained score of at least
477 points (PBT) / 153 points
(CBT) / 53 points (IBT) in
TOEFL;

I don't see taking a year out as time wasted.  Top Universities sometimes do ask their selected candidate to come back next year, and go get some work experience or travel experience.  It will help you in your studies.

With scoring A is your sciences, you should take a year to explore while applying for scholarships for 2024 entry.

On the side note, Australian Universities usually do have 2 intakes, the Jan/Feb being the main intake.

Use the gap year and find part-time job. Working allows you to gain invaluable experiences?

I studied STPM and had a gap year to fill before going to uni and I spent that gap year working many jobs. Never once had I regretted that decision.