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hello there, should i use have or has in this sentence?

"...which I think has spoilt the whole purpose of attracting tourists."


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What does "which" stand for? That is, what's the rest of the sentence? ;-D
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"Malaysia which I think has spoilt the whole purpose of attracting tourists."
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If "which" refers back to a singular noun, then the verb should be singular.

Singular Subject + Singular Verb
Malaysia which I think has spoilt ...
Malaysia ... has spoilt ...

If "which" refers back to a plural noun, then the verb should be plural.

Plural Subject + Plural Verb
Malaysia and Canada which I think have spoilt ...
Malaysia and Canada ... have spoilt ...
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