This booklet gives an introduction to the functions of the Ministry of Labour and the laws it administers. Its functions are distributed among 4 divisions and 2 statutory boards. They are the Labour Relations Division, the Labour Welfare Division, the Labour Policy Division, the Administration Division, the Central Provident Fund Board and the National Productivity Board. It also outlines the tasks ahead which is to improve productivity in Singapore's economy and enhance our competitiveness in the international market.