There shouldn't be a problem here.

It's just an exam that comes with an external certificate. The government doesn't come into the question so does the duration of the course.

It's not an issue here and there shouldn't be any discussion over this.

JPA scholarships are only for SPM students of the preceding year. Seriously, private scholarship providers do not really care if you have done your A-level alone or with an institution, as long as you have the grades and a spot in the appropriate program at a good university, you would be shortlisted.

A-level is A-level is A-level, Some people can do it in a week, some in a year, some, two years. So what is this talk about recognition and all?