The majority of Dutch Asians hail from Turkey and Indonesia of which the latter was a former Dutch colony and from countries such as Syria, China, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Philipphines, Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong.
[2] There is also a sizable community of Asian Caribbeans who hail from the former and present Dutch overseas territories which include Suriname and the former Netherlands Antilles; now Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
Individuals reported incidents of verbal abuse, exclusion, and discrimination, particularly in public spaces, education, and workplaces, leading to negative psychological outcomes, societal isolation, and distrust of authorities.
[6] Local councillors in Amsterdam and The Hague have raised awareness about the racial slur, "coolie," (koelie), used to refer to Asian indentured labourers in Suriname after the abolition of slavery.
Councillors advocate for educational campaigns to inform students about its harmful impact, hoping to reduce its casual use in schools and public spaces.