Pulau Pangkor’s prized catch


Nature’s wonder: A fisherman drying out the blue-eyed ikan bilis before it is packed and sold. — Bernama

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.

For domestic visitors, a visit to the duty-free island would not be complete without bringing home some ikan bilis or other seafood produce.

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