From the first implementation of the 2020 Covid-related movement control order (MCO) up to the current conditional movement control order (CMCO), the most important factor for International Medical University’s Foundation in Science was the loss of face-to face interaction with students and its potential impact on teaching and learning, progression mentoring and student welfare. Learn more on how our lecturers and students adapt to the new normal at Adjusting to Online Learning (Star, 24 December 2020).