Private school students greet everyone, even non-Muslims, says Rita Rudaini

Actress Rita Rudaini has expressed admiration for the environment and character of students at private schools, describing them as exceptionally well-mannered and polite. Rudaini, whose two sons have attended private schools since primary school, noted the high level of respect shown by students, irrespective of their background or religious beliefs.

"Students at private schools are very well-mannered, and surely everyone wouldn't expect it. From Rayyan in first grade to Arjuna, who is now in third form, the students here are very polite," she shared on Threads. Rudaini added that students would greet and shake hands with anyone they encountered, even strangers. "There are also non-Muslim students who shake hands just like Muslims do," she observed.

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Students at private schools are very well-mannered, and surely everyone wouldn't expect it. From Rayyan in first grade to Arjuna, who is now in third form, the students here are very polite.

Rudaini also addressed the misconception that private school academic schedules are excessively packed and burdensome. She stated that the learning and play schedules are well-balanced. She further highlighted the students' integrity, noting that lost items like laptops or wallets are consistently returned to the lost and found. Lockers are also not locked, as theft is uncommon due to the strong sense of discipline instilled in the students.

Her comments came in response to a Threads user's question about the differences in bullying culture across Malaysian schools, suggesting that the positive environment in private schools contributes to a more respectful student body.

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There are also non-Muslim students who shake hands just like Muslims do.