“The blue-eyed ikan bilis gets its name from its blue eyes.Not all ikan bilis (of this variety) have blue eyes but they are all small in size – about one centimetre long,” explained Muthu, 60, who was ...

LUMUT: Known for its scenic beaches and fleet of pink taxis, Pulau Pangkor is also famous for its seafood, particularly blue-eyed anchovies, which are better known locally as ikan bilis mata biru.

Oh, a Pangkor native who has been in the business for 28 years, sells various types of anchovies. “Apart from the blue-eyed variety, peeled ikan bilis are also a favourite because they make ...