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channel 706. (which the channel slot was named "Astro Lifestyle HD") Li featured programming focused on lifestyle topics such as food, home, wellness, travel and

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. The channel is owned by Li TV International Limited and operated by Li TV Asia Sdn Bhd. Its operational headquarters are located in

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, with regional offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. The channel was not available in the

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. Star Publications Sdn Bhd served as the airtime sales agent for the channel.

Closure

On 12 July 2017, Li TV officially announced that it would shutdown on October the same year. The channel concluded operations at midnight on 7 October 2017. The decision was attributed to financial losses, totaling US$1.62 million (RM6.96 million) for the financial year ending in 2017, amidst challenges within the media industry.

Programming

The channels airs international content (programmes from Australia, Europe and the United States), as well as Asia content. Li featured six content belts: #Li Ultimate – prime time programmes #Li Body – wellness programmes #Li Savour – food programmes #Li East – Asian programmes #Li Chic – style programmes #Li Space – home programmes

Sources

* {{reflist Television in Malaysia Television stations in Indonesia Television stations in Singapore Defunct television channels Defunct television channels in Singapore Television channels and stations established in 2009 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2017 Mass media in Kuala Lumpur