KUALA LUMPUR: The grandchild of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suffered losses estimated at RM1.8 million after their home in Bukit Ledang here was broken into on Tuesday.

According to a source, the incident came to light at about 3pm when the victim's domestic helper contacted them to report that the rear gate of the house had been cut and the victim's bedroom had been ransacked.

"The victim, who arrived at the house later, checked and found signs of forced entry into the room. A thorough inspection revealed that several personal belongings were missing," the source said.

Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan confirmed the incident when contacted.

"The estimated loss is RM1.8 million, involving the theft of jewellery from the victim's bedroom. No suspects have been identified so far. Investigations are ongoing, including reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the residence," he said.