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Old 21st May 2012, 15:21
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I believe its either: Negative, descend not possible due to terrain !
or conditional clearance: cleared to descend to 6000 ft after passing 25 DME inbound to Halim VOR.
As I've mentioned above in my earlier post, it's standard here, that when a pilot request to descend below the MORA/MSA, the controller will ask the pilot for the flight conditions. Approval to continue the descent below MORA/MSA will be given if the pilot reports back that flight conditions are VMC. The onus is on the pilot declare that he is visual with the terrain.

Even if a controller gives you clearance to descend below MORA/MSA and flight conditions are IMC, would you, as a responsible pilot, continue your descent below MORA in IMC? My point being the PIC is ultimately responsible for the safe conduct of his/her flight, despite what ATC instructions are given.
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