To be cold or to be hot that is the question....

I think its a cultural thing but i've noticed out here that a lot of Malaysian's hate eating their food cold. Whenever I suggest that im not going to microwave my food. They look in astonishment at me with this dirty cringe that makes me feel like i'm trying to sell them some girls from Chow Kit. But why is that? Is it because people here are scared that the bacteria in the food has grown to such an extent that it will implode in their faces the moment it touches their mouth? Or is it because scientifically its better to eat food hot? Well whatever it is...I have cold "Canadian Pizza" on the go with some coke whilst i'm working. And I love it :)