This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on January 16, 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Tune Talk Sdn Bhd has appointed Ameen Abdullah as chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Jason Lo, who had served in that capacity since December 2007.

Prior to his latest appointment, Tune Talk said Ameen was the CEO of RedOne and also the head of MVNO and migrant segment at Celcom. “In both instances, he was the major-driving force that has positively changed the outlook of the business.

“As the CEO of Tune Talk, Ameen’s presence in the company, backed by his vast experience, forward-looking, and a track record of great achievements under his belt, will be the catalyst that will direct the company to unprecedented levels,” it said in a statement yesterday.

Lo left Tune Talk in the midst of a scandal. In November last year, Lo denied a media report that he had been detained in Dubai recently for drug possession. In a statement to theedgemarkets.com, Lo said he was sent to the police lock-up because he had tried to help his friend who attempted to break up a fight.