The ‘Malima’ Philosophy in Everyday Life

IN Javanese culture, the term Malima is known as an acronym referring to five human behaviors that must be avoided, namely madat (doing drugs), madon (womanizing/cheating), minum (getting drunk), main (gambling) and maling (stealing, corruption). These five behaviors are highly significant and well-known among Javanese people. However, in reality, many individuals still engage in these beh