Old Ministry of Labour Building

The Old Ministry of Labour Building, located at Havelock Square in Singapore's central business district, is a historic site that once served as the Chinese Protectorate, established in 1877 to protect Chinese immigrants. This Neo-Classical structure, completed in 1928, played a vital role in improving the welfare of the Chinese community and was later repurposed as the Ministry of Labour. Today, it houses the Family and Juvenile Court of Singapore and was designated a national monument in 1998, making it an interesting stop for tourists and researchers interested in Singapore's colonial history and the evolution of its social welfare systems.