Prepayments, Deposits and Other Current Assets - Schedule Of Prepayments, Deposits and Other Current Assets (Parenthetical) (Details)	Jan. 03, 2020	Dec. 28, 2018
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Percent of prepayments deposits and other current assets included in other current assets	5.00%	5.00%

Percent of prepaid expenses deposits and other assets current.

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