Given a projective morphism \(f:X\rightarrow Y\) from a complex space to a complex manifold, we prove the Griffiths semi-positivity and minimal extension property of the direct image sheaf \(f_*(\mathscr {F})\) . Here, \(\mathscr {F}\) is a coherent sheaf on X, which consists of the Grauert-Riemenschneider dualizing sheaf, a multiplier ideal sheaf, and a variation of Hodge structure (or more generally, a tame harmonic bundle).