This is the 702nd most frequent Malay word.
ubat
Medicine.
Here, "ubat" specifically refers to medicine, relating to its meaning as a substance used for medical treatment.
Maria membeli ubat di farmasi untuk demamnya.
Maria bought medicine for her fever at the pharmacy.
In this context, "ubat" is figuratively used to mean a 'remedy' or 'solution'.
Dia mempunyai ubat untuk mencapai kejayaan.
He has the remedy for achieving success.
Here, "ubat" is used to describe a measure or means for solving a problem or condition.