Wally,
Not trying to defend anyone - just pointing out possible contributing factors not mentioned by the ATSB.
Malaysian crews fly all over the world including many airports not at sea level, and/or with DME's not at the threshold, sometimes not even at the airport! Have you ever done an NPA with the DME behind you on final approach? Not easy, especially after an all nighter. Not having a DME/ALT table is a major oversight on this chart.
I know how to read a chart but am pointing out why I feel this error was made.
Poor chart design seems to me to be a major factor.